Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
-
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Citrus
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Orange, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Not so frequently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bean rust, Bean weevils, Corn earworm, Cucumber beetles, Curly top, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Earwigs, Fusarium root rot, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Loopers, Lycaenid pod borers, Lygus bugs, Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Saltmarsh caterpillar, Seedcorn maggot, Slugs, Snails, Spider mites, Stink bugs, Thripes, White mold, Whiteflies
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Citrus Meyeri
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Meyer Lemon
In Hindi
सेम फली
Meyer Lemon
In German
Limabohne
Meyer Lemon
In French
Haricot de Lima
Meyer Lemon
In Spanish
Haba
Meyer Lemon
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Meyer Lemon
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Meyer Lemon
In Polish
Lima Bean
Meyer Lemon
In Latin
Lima Bean
Meyer Lemon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Meyer Lemon
Season and care of Lima Bean and Meyer Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Meyer Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Meyer Lemon season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Meyer Lemon Physical Information
Lima Bean and Meyer Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Meyer Lemon are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
- Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and Meyer Lemon
Care of Lima Bean and Meyer Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Meyer Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Meyer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.